United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) Receives Average Recommendation of “Buy” from Brokerages

Shares of United Airlines Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:UAL) have been given an average rating of “Buy” by the seventeen research firms that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating, fifteen have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $131.1944.

UAL has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $132.50 target price on shares of United Airlines in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. UBS Group upped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $134.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 23rd. Morgan Stanley set a $150.00 price target on shares of United Airlines and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 8th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of United Airlines in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Barclays upped their price target on shares of United Airlines from $135.00 to $150.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, January 12th.

United Airlines Stock Up 1.6%

NASDAQ:UAL traded up $1.60 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $100.51. 917,822 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,072,289. United Airlines has a 12-month low of $65.26 and a 12-month high of $119.21. The business has a 50-day moving average of $98.85 and a two-hundred day moving average of $102.50. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a current ratio of 0.65. The stock has a market capitalization of $32.63 billion, a PE ratio of 9.81, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.85 and a beta of 1.28.

United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, January 20th. The transportation company reported $3.10 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.97 by $0.13. United Airlines had a net margin of 5.68% and a return on equity of 25.13%. The company had revenue of $15.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $15.35 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $3.26 earnings per share. United Airlines’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that United Airlines will post 7.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at United Airlines

In other United Airlines news, President Brett J. Hart sold 19,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $106.45, for a total transaction of $2,022,550.00. Following the transaction, the president owned 264,638 shares in the company, valued at approximately $28,170,715.10. This represents a 6.70% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.86% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Legacy Wealth Managment LLC ID acquired a new position in United Airlines during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in United Airlines during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. BOCHK Asset Management Ltd acquired a new position in United Airlines during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new position in United Airlines during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, Motiv8 Investments LLC acquired a new stake in shares of United Airlines in the fourth quarter worth $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

United Airlines News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting United Airlines this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Technical buyers are watching UAL after MarketBeat flagged United as one of three names flashing a rare pattern-based buy signal; that can attract momentum traders ahead of earnings. 3 Stocks Flashing Rare Buy Signals After the Market’s Wildest Month
• Positive Sentiment: High-profile media attention (Jim Cramer said investors should expect clarity on expansion/merger plans after earnings) can amplify investor focus and volume, potentially lifting the stock if management signals growth plans. Jim Cramer Expects Clarity on United Airlines Expansion Plans After Earnings
• Neutral Sentiment: United reports Q1 results imminently; previews (Yahoo/Barron’s) outline key metrics investors will watch—fuel expense, unit revenues/airfares, capacity guidance and any commentary on M&A—making the earnings release the primary short-term catalyst (outcome will determine direction). Earnings To Watch: United Airlines (UAL) Reports Q1 Results Tomorrow
• Neutral Sentiment: Kalkine/Barron’s previews note United’s strategic moves (e.g., network/partnership initiatives) are under scrutiny; strategic commentary in the earnings call could be market‑moving but is not an immediate negative or positive until specifics are given. United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Builds Global Mobility Network In Nasdaq Futures
• Negative Sentiment: Merger hopes were dealt a blow after American Airlines publicly rejected merger talks; that reduces near-term M&A upside and removed a major speculative bullish narrative. American Rejects United Merger Proposal As Antitrust Concerns Take Center Stage
• Negative Sentiment: Bipartisan senators have asked both carriers for details on any proposed merger, signalling tougher regulatory scrutiny—an overhang for any future deal and a risk for investor sentiment. Bipartisan Senators Warn United and American Airlines on Potential Merger
• Negative Sentiment: Pre‑earnings headlines highlight rising fuel costs, flight delays and renewed U.S.–Iran geopolitical tensions as headwinds; Barron’s and Schaeffer’s flag fuel expense and macro risk as likely pressure points in the print—this is the clearest near-term downside risk. United Airlines Earnings Land Next. Merger Talk, Fuel Costs, Airfares, and More to Watch.

United Airlines Company Profile

United Airlines Holdings, Inc operates United Airlines, a major U.S. full-service passenger carrier providing scheduled air transportation for passengers and cargo. The company offers a comprehensive route network that covers domestic markets across the United States as well as extensive international service to Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific. United operates a mixed fleet of narrow- and wide-body aircraft on point-to-point and hub-and-spoke routes, and supports corporate and leisure travel through offerings such as premium cabins, basic economy, and ancillary services including baggage, seat selection and in-flight amenities.

In addition to passenger operations, United provides cargo services through United Cargo, handling freight, mail and specialized shipments.